Medieval Towns & Roman Ruins Bike Tour

Highlights

  • From the Marina di Torregrande we’ll pedal towards Cabras, which is famous for its pond, its fishermen and especially for its fish eggs (bottarga). After leaving this particular village, we’ll go towards Riola Sardo and then, pedalling through the Sinis peninsula, we’ll move to Putzu Idu, which has one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. On this beach we’ll can meet the fabulous pink flamingos who settle here on some months of the year. Pedalling towards south on roads where there’s not much traffic and where the vegetation is full with thousands of good fragrances, it will be possible to visit Is Arutas beach, whose characteristic is its sand, as it is made of little ground grains of white quartz; it will also be possible to visit the Mari Ermi beach, which is itself rich with particular colours. Our next destination is San Giovanni di Sinis where we can admire the beautiful ruins of the ancient roman harbour named Tharros, placed at the beginning of the promontory on the north side of Oristano gulf. A few km more and we’ll finally be in Marina di Torregrande where we’ll be happy to dive into the sea water. Distance: 45 km / 27 mi

Summary

From the Marina di Torregrande we’ll pedal towards Cabras, which is famous for its pond, its fishermen and especially for its fish eggs (bottarga). After leaving this particular village, we’ll go towards Riola Sardo and then, pedalling through the Sinis peninsula, we’ll move to Putzu Idu, which has one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. On this beach we’ll can meet the fabulous pink flamingos who settle here on some months of the year. Pedalling towards south on roads where there’s not much traffic and where the vegetation is full with thousands of good fragrances, it will be possible to visit Is Arutas beach, whose characteristic is its sand, as it is made of little ground grains of white quartz; it will also be possible to visit the Mari Ermi beach, which is itself rich with particular colours. Our next destination is San Giovanni di Sinis where we can admire the beautiful ruins of the ancient roman harbour named Tharros, placed at the beginning of the promontory on the north side of Oristano gulf. A few km more and we’ll finally be in Marina di Torregrande where we’ll be happy to dive into the sea water. Distance: 45 km / 27 mi

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?

We will discover the Sinis Peninsula on a perfect daily tour. Funny guides and superior bikes await you for an unforgettable cycling day. You will taste the local olive oil and then a coffee stop in San Giovanni di Sinis and visit the Roman Ruins of Tharros. come back to Marina di Torregrande for to say ARRIVEDERCI.

What’s included?

  • Bike Rental, Olive Oil Tasting, Equipment (helmet etc), one guide.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Bike Tour Sardinia

About operator:

Sardinia island the perfect cyclist's destination! It offer breathtaking scenery, quiet and secondary paved roads, nice hotel and great food & wine: Bike Tour Sardinia is a small and local Bike Tour Operator offering High Quality Services, Above and Beyond, Proactively Serviced and Designed, guided & self-guided bike tours in the most charming Region of Italy. We offer our many years of Experience and continuously strive to provide you for that perfect, Hands Down holiday experience so that you may focus on what you really came for; Relaxation, Local Immersion and Total Enjoyment of your Trip!

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